Contributors

Foreword

Preface

1. Epidemiology and Global Distribution of Melasma

2. Etiological Factors and Triggering Factors

3. Etiopathogenesis of Melasma

4. Clinical Features and Classification of Melasma, Wood’s Lamp, and Melasma Area Severity Index Score

5. Investigations in Melasma: Histopathology, Dermoscopy, and In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Melasma

6. Investigations in Melasma: Dermoscopy in Melasma

7. Photoprotection and Cosmetic Camouflage for Melasma

8. Hydroquinone Based Therapies for Melasma

9. Non-Hydroquinone Based Therapies for Melasma

10. Oral Agents in the Treatment of Melasma

11. Chemical Peels for Melasma

12. Lasers for Melasma

13. Melasma and Quality of Life

14. Melasma in Men

Appendix: Treatment Algorithm for Melasma

Rashmi Sarkar MD MNAMS
Professor, Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNJP Hospital, New Delhi, India